NWHL Professional News

September 13, 2019 - Defender Nichelle Simon, who played college hockey at Hamline and Neumann universities and appeared in season 9 of NBC's hit show "American Ninja Warrior," has signed with the Metropolitan Riveters of the NWHL.
Simon is also a breast cancer survivor who completed her treatments in June, 2018. She has been preparing for a hockey comeback ever since and achieved her dream after a successful tryout before the Riveters' staff.
The veteran defender was born in Ft. Lauderdale and attended Shattuck-St. Mary's School before pl... Full Story

September 5, 2019 - In a monumental step for professional women's hockey, the National Women's Hockey League today announced an exclusive streaming partnership with Twitch. The three-year agreement makes Twitch - the world's leading live streaming platform for gamers and the things they love - the exclusive live-streaming partner of the NWHL.
"With its accessible players and devoted fans, the NWHL is a perfect fit for Twitch in our global efforts to grow our traditional sports verticals," said Jane Weedon, Head of New Verticals at Twitch. "W... Full Story

September 4, 2019 - The recent signing of the following six players brings the total of players under contract for the 2019-20 NWHL season to 80. The league's fifth season begins on Oct. 5.
Dana DeMartino, Metropolitan Riveters: The 24-year-old goaltender from Long Island signed with the Riveters after an outstanding performance at a tryout before head coach Ivo Mocek and GM Kate Whitman Annis. DeMartino was the No. 1 goaltender on the boys' team at Massapequa High School and was named MVP after leading the club to a New York State champions... Full Story

September 3, 2019 - The Minnesota Whitecaps have significantly bolstered their blue line with the addition of star defender Sydney Baldwin for the upcoming NWHL season. Baldwin, 23, is a two-time NCAA champion with the University of Minnesota, a top-10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award and the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year in 2018.
Prior to her collegiate career, Baldwin was a three-time all-state honoree for Minnetonka High School and led the team to three straight Minnesota Class AA State titles in 2011, 2012 and 2013. She was name... Full Story